Prof. Narada Fernando, Chairman of the People’s Bank, launched the advanced digital payment solutions alongside S. Thuraijara PC, Supreme Court Judge and Judicial Service Commission Member.
People’s Bank has joined the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka to initiate island-wide court digitalization, introducing advanced digital payment solutions.
The launch was attended by Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena. Harshana Nanayakkara, Minister of Justice and National Integration, Eranga Weerarathna, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijesuriya, Chief Advisor, President on Digital Economy; Parinda Ranasinghe PC, Attorney General; S. Thuraijara PC, Judge of the Supreme Court/ Member of Judicial Service Commission; Mahinda Samayawardena, Judge of the Supreme Court/Member of Judicial Service Commission; Ayesha Jinasena PC, Secretary to the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, Prof Narada Fernando, Chairman, People’s Bank, Clive Fonseka, CEO, People’s Bank, Nilmini Premalal, DGM – Payment and Cards Peoples Bank and; Rajeev Amarasuriya President, Bar Association of Sri Lanka and a distinguished gathering of members of the judiciary; legal professionals, and dignitaries attended the event.
People’s Bank will implement card acceptance facilities at courts nationwide, allowing secure, cashless payments for litigants, attorneys, and the public. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the judicial process. The bank offers train ing programs for Supreme Court staff and court officials to ensure smooth adoption of the new digital payment system.
Prof. Narada Fernando, Chairman of People’s Bank, stated that the partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court aims to modernize payment systems in the judicial sector and enhance service delivery for citizens. Clive Fonseka, CEO/GM, People’s Bank, stated: “As Sri Lanka’s leading bank in digitalization, we are proud to support this national initiative aligned with the Government’s roadmap, reinforcing our role in financial inclusion and technological advancement.”
